Diddy Faces Harsh Prison Conditions in Infamous Brooklyn Jail After Arrest

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  • Cameron Lindsay, a former Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) warden, has told TMZ that Sean 'Diddy' Combs' fame could make him a target in prison.

    • Combs, 54, was arrested on September 16 for sex trafficking and racketeering, among other allegations.

    • MDC Brooklyn is notorious for its hard conditions, including overcrowding, violence and poor medical care.

    • Due to safety concerns, Combs is in the Special Housing Unit, isolated from general population.

    • In the past, judges have hesitate to send defendants to MDC due to the facility's poor conditions.

    • MDC Brooklyn has housed high-profile inmates like R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried.

    • Lindsay says some inmates at MDC would consider killing Diddy a "badge of honor."

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Billie Eilish and Finneas Endorse Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Election

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  • Billie Eilish and brother Finneas have endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the 2024 presidential election.

    • The video endorsement, via Instagram, was made on National Voter Registration Day to stress the importance of voting.

    • Eilish and Finneas urged followers to vote for Harris-Walz to protect reproductive freedom, the planet and democracy.

    • They encouraged early voting and registering on iwillvote.com.

    • "Vote like your life depends on it," Eilish said in the announcement.
    • Finneas highlighted the need to stop extremism and dangerous agendas by supporting Harris.
    • The development follows a similar move by fellow popstar Taylor Swift who endorsed Harris last week. 

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail Over Multiple Allegations, Including Sex Trafficking and Racketeering

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  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested Monday in New York on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

    • He appeared in a Manhattan court and was denied bail after a $50m bail bid, remaining in custody while awaiting trial.

    • The charges in the indictment date back to 2008, and involve orchestrated 'freak off' sex parties.

    • Prosecutors, who argued that Combs poses a "serious risk of flight," allege the use of drugs, male prostitutes and violence to control victims.

    • Authorities seized freak-off supplies like over 1 000 bottles of lubricant as well as narcotics and firearms with their serial numbers scratched off from Combs' homes.

    • Combs' defense has claimed the record executive's innocence, labeling the charges as baseless.

    • Multiple victims have reported years of sexual and physical abuse by Combs, with US attorney Damian Williams (pictured) telling a Tuesday press conference that investigations are ongoing.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sex Trafficking Probe

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  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested by federal agents in New York City on Monday.

    • The arrest is part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking and other offenses.
    • Combs was detained at the Park Hyatt New York hotel by Homeland Security agents.
    • A grand jury investigation led to the charges and his arrest.
    • Combs' attorney said the music mogul voluntarily moved to New York to await the charges.

    • A sealed indictment by the Southern District of New York would be unsealed Tuesday, according to reports.

    • Combs denies all allegations, calling them "sickening" and claims his accusers want quick payouts.

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Donald Trump Loses Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'

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  • Donald Trump is liable for damages over the unauthorized use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'.

    • A federal judge ruled Trump's use of the song violated copyright laws.
    • Eddy Grant sued Trump in 2020 over a campaign video featuring the song.
    • The video, posted to Trump's then Twitter account, was viewed some 13.7 million times before the social network took it down.

    • Judge John G. Koeltl rejected the 'fair use' defense argument.
    • Grant's lawsuit demanded $300 000, with final damages still to be decided.

    • Recently, Trump's campaign was ordered to cease using works by Isaac Hayes.

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Prince William and King Charles Send Birthday Wishes to Prince Harry Amid Ongoing Rift

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  • Prince Harry turned 40 on September 15.

    • King Charles and Prince William publicly wished Harry a happy 40th birthday.
    • The birthday wishes were shared on the royal family's official social media accounts.
    • This was the first public acknowledgment of Harry's birthday since 2021.
    • The posts by King Charles and Prince William were seen as olive branches.
    • Harry celebrated his birthday privately in Montecito, California.

    • Harry's estrangement from the royal family began in 2020 when he stepped back from official duties.

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Elon Musk Slammed for Bizarre Response to Taylor Swift's Endorsement of Kamala Harris

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  • Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race earlier this week alongside a photo with one of her cats.

    • Elon Musk reacted to Swift's endorsement with a tweet offering to "give you a child and guard your cats with my life"

    • Musk's tweet went viral, amassing 96  million views and 400 000 likes by Thursday.

    • Musk's comment drew online backlash, with many labeling it as inappropriate and bizarre.

    • Critics linked Musk's tweet to his history of controversial remarks and potential sexual harassment.
    • In response to his tweet, one X user wrote: "Cats politely but firmly decline your offer. Now stop being weird and offering your children to people."

    • Another quipped: "Will Taylor Swift fans ever buy a Tesla now?"

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Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Trump Debate

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Trump Debate

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  • Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the US vice president's debate with Donald Trump.

    • On Instagram, Swift praised Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted" leader fighting for crucial abortion, in vitro fertilization and LGBTQ+ rights.

    • Swift also criticized Trump's fake AI images showing her endorsing him.

    • "I've done my research, and I’ve made my choice," she wrote. "Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make." 

    • Swift's endorsement follows her support for Biden-Harris in 2020.

    • A CNN poll found that the majority of respondent believed Harris outperformed Trump in the debate.

    • Swift urged first-time voters to register and vote early, and signed off her post with "Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady," taking a jab at comments made by Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance.

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Judge Orders Trump to Cease Using Isaac Hayes Song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at Rallies

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  • A federal judge in Georgia has barred the Donald Trump campaign from using an Isaac Hayes song at rallies.
    • Judge Thomas Thrash issued a temporary injunction on September 3.
    • Hayes's estate sued a few weeks ago, claiming unauthorized and illegal use of the song.
    • Trump's campaign regularly used 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at rallies, including the RNC.
    • The estate seeks $3m in licensing fees from the repeated use of the song.
    • Trump's lawyer, Ronald Coleman, said the campaign had stopped using the song before the ruling.
    • Other artists like ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Céline Dion and Jack White have also objected to Trump using their music.
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Stephen King Responds to Florida Banning 23 of His Books in Schools

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  • Stephen King reacted to Florida banning 23 of his books from school libraries, including 'Carrie', 'It', 'The Gunslinger' and 'The Running Man'.
    • The bans are due to legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022.
    • King, 76, voiced his outrage on social media, saying, 'What the f***?'.
    • He received backlash online, with many citing inappropriate sexual intercourse between minors in his book 'It'.
    • Others are arguing that such bans stifle discussions on race and LGBTQ+ issues.
    • Meanwhile, publishers and authors are suing Florida over the ban, citing First Amendment violations.
    • Officials say they restrict inappropriate content, not ban books.
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